The Montreal SPCA's new 'poster pig' Monday, August 4, 2014 Back in May, a pig found wandering by the roadside was taken to the Montreal SPCA. The female pig was less than a month old, with clipped teeth and tail, leading the SPCA to believe she was most likely on her way to slaughter and fell off a truck. Now the SPCA is hoping Rosalie will become a poster pig that encourages consumers to think twice before buying pork from a "factory farm."You can read Rosalie's story in a press release on the SPCA website. Alanna Devine, director of Animal Advocacy at the Montreal SPCA, says in the release: "We want to raise awareness of factory farming practices so that consumers can make informed decisions regarding their food choices, and we want the public to meet Rosalie so that they realize that pigs are just as intelligent as our pet dogs."The invitation was extended to members of the press, and CTV News was among those who covered the story. They took their cameras to Rosalie's new home, Ruby Ranch Pig Sanctuary in Kenilworth, Ont. Ruby Ranch cares for 22 rescue pigs, including Bardot, a piglet found roaming the roadside near London, Ont. BP Bacon festivals which run out of bacon Behind the Lines - August 2014
Health Canada opens consultations on drone pesticide applications Thursday, February 26, 2026 Health Canada is asking Canadians to weigh in on the topic of drone pesticide applications. Canada does allow a small number of products to be applied via drone. These include VectoBac 200G, a biological larvicide, and Garlon XRT, which controls woody plants and broadleaf weeds in... Read this article online
New award for Alberta's ag community Wednesday, February 25, 2026 An Alberta ag industry group is developing its own award to celebrate farmers who go above and beyond for their communities. Social media posts on Feb. 21 from Alberta Grains indicate the organization is creating what it calls the Alberta Grains Community Impact Awards. “Alberta Grains... Read this article online
B.C. government helping farmers invest in tech Wednesday, February 25, 2026 The application window is open for B.C. farmers to apply for support related to investing in on-farm technology. The B.C. government is accepting submissions for the B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program until April 6. The $2.5 million collaboration between the provincial and... Read this article online
Ag and immigration tied together in the Constitution Tuesday, February 24, 2026 A section of the Constitution declaring agriculture and immigration fall under provincial jurisdiction clears the path for the fall referendum, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said. Speaking with reporters on Feb. 23 Smith pointed out Section 95 of the Constitution. This part of the... Read this article online
Wilson Farms Sponsors Ontario Four 2026 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Wilson Farms Grain has been announced as the Supreme Champion Sponsor of the Ontario Four Horse Hitch Series for the 2026 season. This partnership connects one of Eastern Ontario’s leading grainlogisticsenterprises with one of the province’s most respected draft horse competitions. Known... Read this article online